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This week, Craig and Kevin head all the way back to 1961, each picking an overlooked or under-appreciated album from a year that laid the groundwork for the music explosion to come. They dig into the sounds, styles, and why these records still deserve a spin in 2025.

After the trip to ’61, they dive into what might just be their final Schizophrenic Shuffle — randomly pulling five tracks each from their digital libraries and giving those familiar thumbs up, thumbs down, or thumbs sideways reactions one more time (for now...).

But just when Kevin thinks the episode is winding down, Craig has a surprise up his sleeve:
Enter Classic Rock Magazine’s “The REAL Top 100 Albums of the ’70s.”
Before revealing the theme, Craig challenges Kevin to blindly pick five random numbers between 11 and 100 — then unveils what the list is all about, capped off with a run through the Top 10 albums according to the magazine’s alternate take on the decade.

It’s a deep cut celebration, a shuffle send-off, and a little 1970s curveball all wrapped into one episode.

🧭 Episode Breakdown:

🗓️ Two Albums, One Year – 1961
🎲 The (Possibly) Final Schizophrenic Shuffle
🎤 Classic Rock Magazine’s REAL Top 100 Albums of the '70s
- Kevin’s 5 random picks
- Craig’s surprise reveal
- Full Top 10 rundown

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Craig and Kevin rewind to 1966, digging past the usual Beatles-Stones-Dylan trinity to spotlight two albums from that iconic year that they feel deserve more love. Each host brings one underrated or overlooked record to the table — albums that may have flown under the radar then, or just haven’t gotten the same legacy shine over the decades.

From hidden gems to deep cuts, it’s a celebration of sonic storytelling from a year that helped shape the sound of modern music.

To close things out, they return to their ritual: the Schizophrenic Shuffle — where each host blindly selects five tracks from their personal digital collection and the other responds with a thumbs up, thumbs down, or thumbs sideways if it's unfamiliar territory. Surprises (and hot takes) guaranteed.

🧭 Episode Breakdown:
🗓️ Two Albums, One Year – 1966

🎧 Album discussions, context, and why they still matter

🎲 Schizophrenic Shuffle – 5 random tracks each, real-time reactions

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This week, Two Albums, One Year turns into Three Albums, One Year as Craig and Kevin welcome a special guest to the pod (Shawn from Re-vinyl) for their 2011 deep dive. Each of the three brings an underrated or overlooked album from 2011, sparking conversation around what slipped through the cracks that year, and why these records still hold up a decade later.

After the album roundtable, things get chaotic (in the best way) with the first-ever 3-person Schizophrenic Shuffle — where each of them hits random on their digital collections and tosses out five tracks for group judgment. Expect musical curveballs, unexpected thumbs-downs, and plenty of “wait, what is this?” moments.

It’s a stacked episode full of discovery, debate, and the kind of music-nerd chemistry that defines the Schizo pod.

🔍 Segments:

• 🎧 Three Albums, One Year – 2011 edition
• 🎲 Shuffle Roulette — 5 random tracks each, instant reactions
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Craig and Kevin kick off a round of Two Albums, One Year, this time diving into the criminally overlooked corners of 2014. Each brings a handpicked album from that year they believe didn’t get the attention it deserved — and talk through what makes it worth rediscovering.

Next up, they spin the wheel on Shuffle Roulette, pulling 5 random tracks from their personal libraries and rating each other’s picks with a thumbs up, thumbs down, or the classic thumbs sideways for those “ehhh... not sure I know this one” moments.

They close out with a conversation on overhyped albums — how over-the-top critical acclaim or fan expectations can actually work against a band, and whether some albums ever really recover from that initial pressure.

Shizo Music Pod Recap:

🎯 Two Albums, One Year — overlooked/underrated spotlight, year-by-year (1960–present)

🎲 Shuffle Roulette — 5 random tracks each, instant reactions

🎤 Rotating Topic — What's in the news or what's on our mind this week

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This week, Craig and Kevin crack open their digital music vaults for a little game of Shuffle Roulette. First, they break down how they choose which albums to actually sit down and play. Then they each hit shuffle on their libraries and take turns revealing their first five songs — one track at a time.

The other has to respond with a thumbs up, thumbs down, or thumbs sideways (meaning... yeah, might’ve missed that one). Naturally, the conversation meanders into side stories, musical tangents, and some healthy disagreement along the way.

Grab your headphones — it's part nostalgia trip, part music discovery, and pure Schizo Pod chaos.

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After a long (and much-needed?) hiatus since 2022, Craig and Kevin are officially back with V2 of the Schizophrenic Music Podcast — and they're picking up right where they left off: unscripted, unpredictable, and unapologetically obsessed with all things music.

In this episode, the guys catch you up on what’s been going on during the break — creatively, personally, and musically. From late-night jam sessions to the challenges of recording, they dig into the differences between playing live vs. recording in the studio, and what makes each one its own kind of high.

They also unpack the weird world of cover bands vs. tribute bands — is one more legit than the other? Is there artistry in imitation? Where do we draw the line?

Finally, they muse about the future of music festivals — post-pandemic evolution, indie takeovers, AI-generated acts(?), and what’s missing from the current scene.

Expect real talk, deep dives, a little bit of chaos, and a lot of passion for music in all its forms.

🔊 Topics Covered:

• Where Craig & Kevin have been since 2022
• Recording music vs. playing live
• The psychology (and politics?) of cover bands vs. tribute bands
• Predictions and hot takes on the future of music festivals
• Hints at what’s coming next on the pod

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For this week's #TuesdayTriplePlay, Kevin spotlights three artists who are nominated for Best Emerging Artist Album at this year’s Blues Music Awards.

Memphissippi Sounds – Welcome To The Land (2021)

• Sample Track: “Who’s Gonna Ride”

Gabe Stillman – Just Say the Word (2021)

• Sample Track: “Let It Go”

Veronica Lewis – You Ain't Unlucky (2021)

• Sample Track: “You Ain’t Unlucky”

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This week we take inspiration from a recent discussion on our Facebook Group.  There seems to be a perception that as we get older, we're less likely to attend live shows.  In fact, some people simply stop going to concerts once they reach a certain age.  Why is that?  While we don't fall into that camp, we would love to hear from those who do.  So, what do you think?

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For this week's #TuesdayTriplePlay, Craig spotlights 3 progressive metal bands, varying in approach from instrumental doom to avante-garde & post-metal.  

Pelican – Nighttime Stories (2019)

• Sample Track: “Midnight And Mescaline”

Intronaut – Fluid Existential Inversions (2020)

• Sample Track: “Tripolar”

Irist – Order Of The Mind (2020)

• Sample Track: “Harvester” 

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Hip-hop took center stage last Sunday night and ushered in a new era of sorts.  It's hard to believe it took this long when really you think about it.  While the reviews were largely favorable, and we agree with the majority,  not everyone liked what they saw.  And that's cool too.  That's the beauty of music really, everything isn't going to appeal to everyone, but everyone should be open to anything.  At least that's how we feel.  What do you think?

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